This may be fairy tale — from time to time, I've heard long term couples lament the things they don't like to do that the other makes them do.

Here are some dates and activities that are often loved by one person in a couple more than the other:

Shopping

I'm a woman's worst shopping nightmare. I'm impatient, and I break down in crowded stores.

I have an agenda when I walk into a store: I know exactly what I want and I pick it up as quickly as possible. Trying things on is a major no-no.

Every minute spent deciding, comparing, looking melts my mind. After a while, you'll find me on that chair they put out for the defeated men-almost every store has that chair. Or I'll say I'm going somewhere else for a bit and I'll disappear, and get in trouble.

This is a classic case of a husband just wanting his wife to be part of the experience. My first instinct is not to make women go to sporting events unless they want to go. On the other hand, I don't want her to feel left out.

Opera/Broadway

Every year my mom makes me take her to the opera for Mother's Day. Things like opera and Broadway shows seem like huge undertakings to me. Leading up to the event, I'm anxious and dreading sitting there for two hours. But once the event starts I must admit it's always good.

The secret geek in all of us loves museums.Problem is that we might have different tastes. For example, my little sister and I love that insect zoo at the Smithsonian. We always go straight for the giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach tank and stare in wonder at these giant things...wondering what would happen if we found one in our apartments.

Guys often use the chick flick experience to apologize for something stupid they've done. Most couples alternate turns picking movies to see. Guys and girls often have different tastes; I hate chick flicks but love horror movies.

What are examples of dates that you consider sacrifices? Do you think there's someone out there that can make anything fun, or do you believe that sometimes we just have to grin and bear it for certain activities?

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